By Canadian Press

Quebec man sentenced to 10 years for kidnapping young son, triggering Amber Alert

Feb 10, 2022 | 10:37 AM

MATANE, Que. — A Quebec court judge has signed off on a jointly recommended 10-year sentence for a Quebec man who pleaded guilty to kidnapping his three-year-old son.

The man pleaded guilty Wednesday to 14 charges during an appearance at the courthouse in Matane, Que., about 375 kilometres northeast of Quebec City. 

A spokesperson for the Crown’s office says a judge signed off today on the joint recommendation with the defence for a 10-year sentence. The man has nine years and three months left on the sentence with time served taken into consideration.

An Amber Alert was triggered last Aug. 31 when the man and his son disappeared in Ste-Paule, Que., near Matane.

He was arrested by Quebec provincial police on Sept. 5 after a 24-hour standoff with authorities at a residence in the small community.

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The Amber Alert spanned four days, and the three-year-old boy was returned to his mother unharmed.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Feb. 10, 2022.

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